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Easter is fast approaching but my ex-partner and I both want to spend time with the kids over the Easter long weekend. What do we do? The key to surviving the Easter period is communication and forward planning, especially if you do not have a parenting...

Missing Beneficiaries and Benjamin Orders Everything you need to know about locating missing beneficiaries and finalising the distribution of the Estate. As an executor your role is three-fold: a) reduce the assets of the Estate into possession; b)...

The Law of Unintentional Consequences Sadly, every commercial dispute involves losses – some losses are obvious and some losses are indirect - including money; faulty or damaged or destroyed equipment; or even damage to the reputation of a...

I’ve been left out of the Will – what do I do now? Everything you need to know about making a family provision claim in NSW. Everyone has the testamentary freedom to decide how and to who to leave their estate to upon their death. However,...

An ADVO or Apprehended Domestic Violence Order “But how could this have happened? I’ve never been violent towards my partner!” – have you been served with an ADVO and not sure what to do? Call Streeterlaw now to discuss your options and consider...

"Help! I’m a director, and I’m worried I might breach a duty... How can I avoid this?" Following on from Part I in this series, if you are interested in some helpful tips on how to avoid breaching your Director’s Duties, read on… 1....

At times, the responsibility of being an executor can feel like an almost impossible and overwhelming task. It’s hard enough discovering all the assets  of the estate to realise them for the benefit of the beneficiaries, but what do you do if there...